Head Of Product

Description:

Crop Shop Boutique (CSB) is a fast-growing Australian e-commerce brand redefining athleisure since its launch in 2019 by Rachel Dillon. With a mission to empower women worldwide, CSB blends style, function, and confidence in every piece we create. Our team thrives on relentlessly raising the bar, being perfectly practical, and being unapologetically fearless.
About The Role
The Head of Product is responsible for developing and executing the Crop Shop Boutique (CSB) product strategy in line with the CSB vision to meet the demand of our growing global community. This role will work with the Chief Commercial Officer, Production Manager & Senior Fashion Designer in the management of the production critical path from creative concept, design, sampling, fit, QC and final approvals. The Head of Product will build and nurture the CSB supplier base, ensuring that CSB meet all agreed compliance and regulatory standards while maintaining a diverse portfolio of suppliers to mitigate production and supply chain risks and disruptions. This role will also establish a competitive supplier base for CSB to expand into new categories effectively while also extending the production capacity in key categories.
Key Responsibilities
Own the overall Product Strategy at CSB – intentionally planning what we make, why we make it, and how it ladders up to our brand, commercial goals, and customer needs. This includes blending creativity, data, and timing to deliver an assortment that drives both desire and demand.Lead Category Management – making strategic decisions about which product categories we invest in, how deep we go, and why. This includes selecting styles, fabrics, blends, and pricing structures aligned with customer demand, brand positioning, and margin goals.Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products that meet critical path deadlines.Develop and implement seasonal vendor and global sourcing strategies to drive cost savings, improve product innovation, and strengthen product availability.Lead all supplier relationship management, including vendor negotiations (pricing, terms, delivery schedules, quality standards), performance monitoring, credit agreements, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.Maintain and review seasonal costing architecture as part of the overall vendor strategy.Engage directly with factories throughout product development to ensure alignment, resolve escalated issues, and foster improved ways of working.Work collaboratively with the CCO and Brand Founder to drive product direction and ensure alignment with CSB’s vision, positioning, and customer expectations.Lead the Design team in conceptualising innovative products, and partner with the Head of Marketing, Head of Brand, and Operations Lead to deliver a compelling Go to Market strategy.Guide the development process, supporting efficiency and timely execution, while offering strategic and technical direction to the Senior Fashion Designer.Partner with the Production Manager to ensure consistency in fit and construction across all styles.Set KPIs and monitor product performance using data-led insights to optimise the product portfolio and customer experience.Continually assess team capability across Design & Production, making recommendations to improve team structure, output and effectiveness.
About You
Passion about female empowerment, diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry.Outstanding attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.Ability to work deadlines and manage competing priorities. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Critical thinker with an investigative nature, a problem-solving mindset, and an analytical approach to workExcellent leadership skills, with the ability to set and prioritise goals.Ability to effectively influence, engage and develop strong relationships.Strong negotiation skills.Knowledge and understanding of the latest trends, and eCommerce best practice.Knowledge and understanding of the retail industry and the Australia retail landscape, preferred.
Experience & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Logistics & Supply Chain, Fashion, Design or related field.5+ years' experience in apparel production management, planning, & fashion design.Demonstrated knowledge of industry design with garment constructions experience.Understanding of graphic art, colours, fabrics, trim and fit is essential.Sound knowledge of the fashion and fabric industry.Understanding the needs of the market, suppliers and merchandisers.Demonstrated experience to research and develop designs, ideas, themes and convert ideas into products.Experience in the development of themes through storyboardsThorough knowledge of the product design and production process.
Why Join CSB?
Hybrid work model – balance of in-office & WFHShort Term Incentive ProgramParental leave package for both parentsState-of-the-art gym at CSB HQCompetitive staff discountsBe a part of our mission to empower women worldwideExciting team events & initiatives
How To Apply
If you're ready to contribute to CSB’s mission and growth, we’d love to hear from you! Join in empowering women worldwide, CSB style. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the job board only (direct applications via email or LinkedIn messages will not be accepted). For further information, please reach out to Dylan Anger at dylan@cropshopboutique.com.